What we reported Houston-based BB’s Cafe opened its first Pearland location May 24. It is the restaurant’s sixth location in the Greater Houston area. BB’s Cafe offers “Tex-Orleans”-style Cajun cuisine, such as gumbo, po’boys, crawfish and a variety of other seafood selections. The restaurant also includes a full bar and happy hour specials.

The latest As of Jan. 1, five BB’s locations debuted a new menu featuring a new section called “Gone Fishing” as well as a new sampler platter appetizer called All that Jazz. The location is also ideal for crawfish season, which is expected to start near the end of January.

What’s next The Houston-based franchise has announced the opening of its seventh-area location, a 3,200-square-foot facility at 1275 Eldridge Parkway, Houston, in the Energy Corridor in late 2017. BB’s will celebrate its 10th anniversary at its Montrose location in November.

9719 W. Broadway St., Pearland • 832-856-3200 www.bbscafe.com

This story is one update from The January Issue. View the full list of 4 notable restaurant openings here.